Mikel Arteta will enter his seventh year as Arsenal manager in December, having won the FA Cup as his only major trophy to date. The Spanish coach inherited a club in need of direction and stability, and there is little doubt that Arsenal are in a far stronger position now than when he first arrived.
Liverpool have officially confirmed they have agreed a deal in principle to sign the highly-rated Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Vienna. The move, which remains subject to international clearance, marks another strategic signing for the Reds as they continue to prioritise the recruitment of elite young talent from across the continent.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to bring Ifeanyi Ndukwe to the club, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Merseysiders are understood to have secured a transfer – ahead of the summer window – for the 17-year-old centre-back.
Juventus are reportedly considering bringing Randal Kolo Muani back to the club, but signing him in the final week of January could prove to be a daunting task.
Patrick Vieira watched as Arsenal were defeated at home by Manchester United yesterday, and he has now raised concerns about the team’s mentality. The Gunners are aiming to be both English and European champions this season and have generally performed well to maintain top positions in multiple competitions.
Thomas Frank has been screaming for some depth in his roster this season. And of the roles affected, one in the middle of the park is a highlight, given how the North Londoners’ supporters have been debating the question of bringing in a new midfielder every now and then in the past couple of years.
Bournemouth have reportedly submitted a formal bid for underperforming Inter Milan winger Luis Henrique. According to Calciomercato, the Cherries have already overtaken Henrique’s long-term admirers, Besiktas, in the race for his signature.
Tottenham Hotspur quickly turn their focus to the Champions League as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany in their final league-phase fixture on Wednesday evening.
The euphoria of the Centenary Double continued throughout the summer of 1988. It was sustained by the play The Celtic Story, which ran for two months before packed houses at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow.
Liverpool’s summer signings Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak have been compared with Erling Haaland as debate grows over whether our new strikers have actually underperformed.
Liverpool’s defensive depth has felt stretched for months, and Sky Sports believe Marc Guehi is the clearest example of a move we should have pushed harder to complete.
Tottenham are actively exploring a move for Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, with manager Thomas Frank looking to reshape his defensive unit ahead of next season.
Amad Diallo was clearly delighted with Manchester United’s 3- 2 victory over Arsenal yesterday and appeared to aim a subtle dig at the Gunners following the match.
Aston Villa appear prepared to sell Emiliano Martinez this January, according to Football Insider. Despite being a fan favorite and a pivotal figure in the club’s recent resurgence, fresh reports suggest that the Midlands club may be willing to sanction a departure for the Argentine shot-stopper.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is facing intense scrutiny from all sections of the fanbase and the media. The Danish tactician is under growing pressure to deliver immediate results as he attempts to guide the Lilywhites out of a precarious situation in the Premier League.
Joao Pedro scored a great goal and drew a penalty as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace on Sunday. It was his best performance for some time. “Once Estevao passed the ball to me, I felt confident that I could take the chance and I’m just very happy I managed to score and help the team,” the striker said.
Michael Owen still believes Arsenal are the only team capable of stopping themselves from winning the Premier League title this season, despite a recent dip in form that has raised concerns among supporters.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton revealed his desire to play in the Champions League amidst interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. The 21-year-old was one of the best Premier League revelations in the 2023/24 season, when he earned a call-up for England’s Euro 2024 squad.
Arsenal did not lose a football match so much as they lost control of their own intent. For half an hour, the Emirates felt like a stage built for authority – wave after wave, United pinned back, Arsenal dictating the script.
Sunday’s Chelsea win wasn’t pretty. Once again, the Blues struggled in the first half, but this time they had a magician on the pitch to make things happen.
A Manchester City win against Wolves on Saturday, January 24, at the Etihad Stadium saw them move closer to Arsenal. The Cityzens now trail the Gunners by four points.
The Jeremy Jacquet to Chelsea story may not be over just yet, and it seems like we are even speaking about for January here. It emerged earlier on that Chelsea are not going to be signing the young centre back from Rennes this window, although there was talk of a pre-deal for the summer.
Harry Maguire’s remarkable resurgence has only continued upon his return from injury this season, with the centre-half claiming the Man of the Match award on Sunday evening.